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Description
The King's Gambit is an aggressive opening for White that begins with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.f4. White sacrifices a pawn early on to speed up development and gain a strong attack against Black's position. After 2...exf4, White has several ways to continue the attack, including 3.Nf3, 3.Bc4, and 3.d4. Black must find ways to return the pawn and complete development to avoid getting overrun by White's quick development and lead in activity. The King's Gambit leads to sharp, tactical positions with chances for both sides to attack. Although not as popular as in the past, the King's Gambit remains a daring choice for White.